The Mathematics Department offers both undergraduate and graduate programs at the masters degree level that prepare students for a broad range of careers, including employment in industry, K-12 teaching careers, and preparation for doctoral studies. The faculty places a premium on high quality instruction and research.
NEWS
Mathematics and Science Faculty have received an award of nearly $0.5 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a Robert Noyce Scholarship Program in the College of Science and Math. This program will offer two-year scholarships to outstanding juniors getting a B.A. in the Secondary Teaching Option.
The Math Department has received nearly $1.9 million MCTP grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to increase the number of underrepresented minority students from our region who enter Ph.D. programs in the Mathematical Sciences.
The Math Department hosts a GK-12 project to place graduate mathematics students in local middle and high schools. The Division of Graduate Education at NSF funds this $1.65 million grant.
The California State University System has applied for a new NSF grant, the "Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Bridge to the Doctorate Program". This program will provide financial support for qualified graduate students. California State University Northridge is currently recruiting candidates for the first cohort of students in this program, starting their classes in Fall 2009. For more information please follow the link above.
Professor Bernardo Abrego becomes Associate Editor of Mathematics Magazine. He is the new editor of the problems column. The journal publishes 5 problems and solutions every issue. These original problems are appealing to students and teachers of advanced undergraduate mathematics. The Mathematics Magazine is a refereed bimonthly publication of the Mathematical Association of America. It offers lively, readable, and appealing exposition on a wide range of mathematical topics.
EVENTS
Math Colloquium Wednesday, November 18 at 3pm in JR 245. see flyer